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Oil is defined as a combustible liquid substance that is soluble in ether but not water and leaves a greasy stain. Specifically, it refers to petroleum and products from the petroleum industry. Oil can also refer to cosmetic preparations of oily consistency, oil paint colors used by artists, or paintings done using oil paints. Finally, oil can metaphorically refer to unctuous or flattering speech.

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Definition of

Oil is defined as a combustible liquid substance that is soluble in ether but not water and leaves a greasy stain. Specifically, it refers to petroleum and products from the petroleum industry. Oil can also refer to cosmetic preparations of oily consistency, oil paint colors used by artists, or paintings done using oil paints. Finally, oil can metaphorically refer to unctuous or flattering speech.

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Definition of oil

(Entry 1 of 2)
1a: any of numerous unctuous combustible substances that are liquid or can
be liquefied easily on warming, are soluble in ether but not in water, and
leave a greasy stain on paper or cloth
b(1): PETROLEUM
(2): the petroleum industry
2: a substance (such as a cosmetic preparation) of oily consistencybath oil
3a: an oil color used by an artist
b: a painting done in oil colors
4: unctuous or flattering speech

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